September 10th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has drawn the winning lottery entries for the 2025 Maryland Black Bear Hunt.  Those selected will receive a permit valid for the six-day bear hunting season open from October 20-25, 2025 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties.  Entrants can check the black bear hunt webpage lottery results section for their DNR ID number.  A total of 4,410 hunters applied for the lottery with 52% of permits going to Western Maryland residents.